How to Resolve High CPU Usage by IAStorDataSvc on Windows 10 PC

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For users who do not know: IAStorDataSvc is a system process that represents the Intel Storage Data service. It is not a virus, malware, or malicious application. This process is used in Intel Rapid Storage Technology and helps store all frequently used files and applications on the SSD (Solid State Drive), keeping them accessible.

This will allow you to access all of your favorite applications much faster. In other words, it will help improve the overall user experience when using your computer. In addition, the Dynamic Storage Accelerator (DSA) feature of Intel Rapid Storage technology is used to adjust the system’s power consumption policy, which can increase SSD performance by 15%.

What causes high CPU utilization for IAStorDataSvc?

If you use an Intel processor, the Intel Storage Data service was probably installed on your computer during the Windows 10 version 21H2 update. It is used to increase the speed of file access and thus improve the performance and usability of your computer. However, if you are not using an SSD on your PC, there is no need to keep it.

Now the main question is why the IAStorDataSvc process uses significant CPU resources or system resources? This is because this technology stores frequently used programs in its cache. When it overflows its cache files or corrupts them, virus or malware infected systems, corrupted system files, etc. are the main cause of 100% IAStorDataSvc CPU usage. and usually reinstalling or removing the Intel Rapid Storage Technology drivers solves this problem.

How to solve the problem of high IAStorDataSvc CPU utilization?

Turn off the Intel Rapid Storage Technology service

1. Right-click Start -> Run, type services.MSC, and press Enter.
2. Find Iastordatasvc or Intel Rapid Storage Technology (if they still exist) in the Services window, right-click and select Stop.
3. Then right-click Intel Rapid Storage Technology again and select Properties.
4. In the new window, go to Startup Type and select Disable -> OK.

Uninstall Rapid Storage Technology

1. Right-click Start -> Settings -> Applications -> Applications and Features.
2. Scroll down to Intel Rapid Storage Technology and select Uninstall.
3. Follow the prompts of the uninstall wizard and restart your computer after the process completes.

Finish the process using the task manager

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Escape.
2. When the Task Manager opens, click the Processes tab.
3. Locate the Intel Rapid Storage Technology process.
4. Click on the process, then select End Task in the lower right corner.

Refresh windows

1. Press the Windows + X key and click Settings.
2. Scroll down and click on Update and Security.
3. Click Windows Update in the left pane of the window.
4. In the right pane, click Check for updates.

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